The Value and Impact of the Archaeology Data Service: A Study and Methods for Enhancing Sustainability

TitleThe Value and Impact of the Archaeology Data Service: A Study and Methods for Enhancing Sustainability
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsBeagrie, N., & Houghton J.
Date Published2013///
InstitutionJoint Information Systems Committee
CityBristol and London
Keywordssg_data_costs, sg_data_economics, sg_data_impact, sg_data_value
Abstract

The project will analyse and survey perceptions of the value of digital collections held by the Archaeology Data Service and how those perceptions of value can be measured.

URLhttp://repository.jisc.ac.uk/5509/1/ADSReport_final.pdf

Gap Area Study Type:

Purpose: 
Investigated and attempted to measure the value and impact of the Archaeology Data Service (ADS)
Method: 
Reviewed value and impact evaluation literature; analyzed ADS reports and documentation; conducted 15 interviews with ADS stakeholders; conducted 2 online surveys, one of ADS data depositors and one of ADS users Note: This study and the similar study of the British Atmospheric Data Centre (Node 34) both use the same value metrics framework